Nation's Snowmen March Against Global Warming

I've been building snowmen for at least fifteen years now and I am glad they are finally taking their plight to Washington. Too many times have a seen s perfectly good three piece snowmen melt before it was their time. And snow families being ripped apart by the warm weather. There is no better time then the present for them to be heard. Global warming is facing us all, but unlike you and me there is an immediate effect on the snowmen the the temperatures begin to rise. Something must be done and I for one am proud the snowmen community was able to organize themselves and march on Washington. Could there be a better way for the world to see that Global warming is having an impact not only on humans, but the entire snowmen population itself. The time for action is upon us and I can't wait to join the snowmen in their march for longevity. Nothing brings a smile to my face faster then seeing a snowman family in my front yard gladly waving at all the people passing by.

Scientists Ask Congress To Fund $50 Billion Science Thing

I think it's a good idea to fund a science thing. We need science. The article made a very excellent point with the US leading the way in space with NASA we should also be leading the way in science. And if that means $50 Billion for a science thing then I for one am all for it. What could be better to get us more recognition in the science world then a big science thing. If I found out that Russia or Chine was building a big science thing I would be so jealous. We are a world leader and if we aren't leading in everything then what are we going to call ourselves? The former world leaders. I don't think so, this big science thing is perfect for us to maintain that we get what we want attitude we've all grown accustomed to. Fifty billion is a small price to pay to remain one of the worlds best. If we don't build this science thing I don't know what I would do. The best part of being an American is having great big things we know nothing about. I can't think of one thing I would rather have then a big science thing.

Fig Newtons

I can't believe Fig Newton would stoop this low just to gain a few meagerly sales. I've been saying for years that the Fig Newton is just not that good, and it definitely isn't good for you. Now to think that they would use this type of an advertisement to prey on the souls of the consumers. I just don't know why Fig Newton can't just rely on the classic commercial the other brands of cookies, or pies, or Little Debbie snacks that have worked forever. How did they even get a hold of this secretive information to target this many people at level they can't resist. I will never be able to look at a Fig Newton with respect again. I may never be able to eat the delicious cookie ever again, because I feel so betrayed by them.

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I agree that the media tends to wait for someone else to make the first move when questioning the American government. They wait until someone prominent questions the actions that are being done until they report on it or make a story about it. It seems easier for the media to question the actions of the government if they report on it in a way that makes it look like someone else had the idea first and they aren't the first ones to bring it up

I think it depends on the company who owns the news company. Different news agencies have different advertisers and owners. I think to some extent these people are in control of what is and isn't put on the news. I think the spread of owners and what does and doesn't get put on different news channels is evened out. What one station can't put on air another station has no problem making it a news story.

I'm finding this whole media influence on the public very interesting. I think if you found someone like Sgt. Atwater who has been to Iraq and wants to talk about the media influence on the war and the feelings the soldiers get from media coverage. Anything about the media influence on the public would be interesting to hear about.

Conspiracy Theories

Conspiracy theories over the September 11 attacks are in my opinion hard to believe. The video about the media implanting the story into the public by who was shown on TV being interviewed by the reporters. The first guy who is talking about the buildings not being able to withstand the impact of the plane and then the fuel weakening the structure, is just guessing based on what he saw. Basically, I could have at the time being a sophomore in high school could have came up with the same conclusion. If I ever saw a plane crash into a building I would assume that building probably isn't going to be able to withstand that impact. If you want to believe the media had the story ahead of time and were ready to put there plan into action that's fine, but I'm going to need a little more proof then a circumstantial video someone decided to make.

Fox news coverage of Sept. 11

The second link to the Fox news coverage was interesting to watch. Watching it took me back to sitting in the classroom watching the footage and having no clue what had just happened. The first plane struck the building and everyone is trying to figure out why. The news anchor and whoever he's talking to are talking about the likelihood that it was an accident. The pilot could have gotten blinded by the sun or some other reason as to why he may have crashed. Then while they are talking about this perhaps being an accident, the second plane comes out of nowhere and crashes into the second tower and any possibility of this being an accident is totally gone. This is definitely a terrorist attack. The whole broadcast is switched to the fact that someone had deliberately attack the United States and speculation begins on who it could possibly be.

September 11

On September 11, 2001 I was walking to math class when I heard about the attacks on the World Trade Center. People in the hall were talking about it, but i had no idea what was going on. Then there was an announcement over the intercom for the teachers to turn the TVs on in the classroom. There they were the two towers both already had been hit by planes. It was so weird to sit there and watch something happen that no one really thought possible.